What is the salary of a Power Plant Operator? In the United States, a Power Plant Operator earns an average salary of $69,106. The salary range for a Power Plant Operator is usually between $49,726 and $157,770 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $202,163. The highest Power Plant Operator salary in the United States was $283,905. The average hourly pay for a Power Plant Operator is $33.22.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Power Plant Operator salary are California, with an average salary of $170,874, followed by Washington, with an average salary of $105,197, and Nebraska, with an average salary of $87,832. Employers paying the highest salary for a Power Plant Operator job are Redding (CA), Burbank (CA) and Orange County Sanitation District (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Redding, CA | $223,790 |
| Burbank, CA | $186,565 |
| Orange County Sanitation District, CA | $173,909 |
| Pasadena, CA | $157,166 |
| County Sanitation District No 2 (Los Angeles), CA | $157,098 |
| Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, CA | $157,098 |
| California State University, CA | $146,056 |
| San Diego, CA | $127,402 |
| Rhode Island College, RI | $86,332 |
| Department of Administration, RI | $82,506 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Power Plant Mechanic | $75,504 |
| Power Plant Superintendent | $73,381 |
| Power Plant Technician | $70,328 |
| Power Plant Supervisor | $123,808 |
| Power Dispatcher | $197,728 |
| Power Plant Operator Senior | $55,281 |
| Power Plant Operator Trainee | $54,016 |
| Power Plant Electrician | $68,307 |
| Power Shovel Operator | $181,274 |
| Power Plant Shift Supervisor | $223,418 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Power Plant Operator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $29,404 | 1 |
| California | $170,874 | 64 |
| Connecticut | $56,685 | 12 |
| Florida | $72,817 | 10 |
| Georgia | $62,432 | 10 |
| Idaho | $81,945 | 1 |
| Kansas | $48,233 | 35 |
| Maryland | $61,756 | 1 |
| Michigan | $32,478 | 2 |
| Minnesota | $69,407 | 7 |
| Missouri | $68,669 | 12 |
| Nebraska | $87,832 | 14 |
| Ohio | $59,723 | 6 |
| Oklahoma | $38,537 | 8 |
| Rhode Island | $71,196 | 10 |
| Texas | $45,376 | 32 |
| Utah | $62,820 | 8 |
| Virginia | $50,659 | 1 |
| Washington | $105,197 | 11 |
| Wisconsin | $43,849 | 13 |
